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The FBI has foiled four attempts by Russian-linked gangs to smuggle nuclear material to other countries, the Guardian reports.

In February, a smuggler seeking an Islamic State buyer offered undercover agents a large mount of radioactive caesium.

But a recent Associated Press investigation found that some of the alleged smugglers have resumed their activities after getting short prison sentences.

The gangs were in the European country of Moldova, and authorities suspect the materials came from Russian hospitals.

“We can expect more of these cases,” said Constantin Malic, a Moldovan police officer who investigated all four cases. “As long as the smugglers think they can make big money without getting caught, they will keep doing it.”